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Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.
Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.
You stick in the same mire.
You stick in the same mire.
We are fooles one to another.
We are fooles one to another.
Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find read more
Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find relief,
Whose joys are chastened by their grief.
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear, not to skin his
sheep.
It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear, not to skin his
sheep.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth.
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
For use almost can change the stamp of nature.
For use almost can change the stamp of nature.